Treatments in Your 40s

What Happens in Your 40s?

In your 40s, the aging process becomes more evident as hormonal changes, declining collagen levels, and environmental damage take their toll on your skin. You may notice deeper lines, sagging skin, and an overall loss of skin elasticity. This decade is when preventive and restorative treatments become essential to maintaining a youthful appearance. Many individuals also experience changes in skin texture and tone, making a more comprehensive approach to skincare and anti-aging treatments necessary.

Decreased Collagen and Elastin: The decline in collagen and elastin accelerates in your 40s, leading to more pronounced sagging, fine lines, and wrinkles.
Deeper Wrinkles and Fine Lines: Dynamic wrinkles become static, meaning they remain visible even when your face is at rest, particularly around the eyes, mouth, and forehead.
Loss of Volume: Areas such as the cheeks, under-eyes, and jawline experience volume loss, leading to a more hollow or sunken appearance.
Changes in Skin Tone and Texture: Sun damage, hormonal changes, and slower skin cell turnover can cause hyperpigmentation, dullness, and uneven texture.
Hormonal Changes and Skin Laxity: Hormonal fluctuations can impact the skin’s elasticity, contributing to sagging, particularly around the lower face and neck.

Treatments We Recommend in Your 40s

Botox

Botox remains one of the most effective treatments for smoothing dynamic wrinkles in your 40s. It is used to relax muscles that cause expression lines around the forehead, eyes, and mouth. As deeper wrinkles form, Botox helps to minimize their appearance and prevent them from becoming more pronounced. Regular treatments can significantly improve skin smoothness and provide a more youthful look without surgery.

Dysport

Similar to Botox, Dysport targets wrinkles caused by muscle movements but tends to diffuse more easily over larger areas, such as the forehead. This makes it an excellent option for those seeking a more natural-looking, smooth result. Dysport’s faster onset time and its ability to spread further can make it ideal for addressing multiple areas at once.

Dermal Fillers

In your 40s, dermal fillers are essential for restoring lost volume in areas like the cheeks, lips, and under-eyes. Hyaluronic acid-based fillers, such as Restylane and Versa, can plump and contour the face while reducing the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles. Fillers not only address volume loss but also help to lift sagging skin, creating a more youthful appearance.

Biostimulators

Biostimulators are injectable treatments that stimulate your body’s natural collagen production, providing long-term improvements in skin structure and volume. Unlike traditional fillers that provide immediate results, biostimulators work over time to enhance skin firmness and elasticity. These treatments are ideal for individuals in their 40s who are experiencing more significant volume loss and skin laxity.

Sculptra

Sculptra is a biostimulatory filler that works by stimulating collagen production to restore volume and smooth wrinkles gradually. It is particularly effective for areas with more significant volume loss, such as the cheeks and temples, providing a subtle, natural-looking lift over time. The results develop gradually, improving skin texture and firmness as collagen regenerates. Sculptra is ideal for those seeking long-term anti-aging benefits that appear gradually.

Radiesse

Radiesse is another biostimulatory filler that provides immediate volume while also promoting collagen production for long-lasting results. Radiesse is often used to contour areas such as the cheeks, jawline, and hands, offering both instant volume correction and continued improvement as collagen levels increase. It is an excellent option for those in their 40s looking for immediate results with the added benefit of long-term skin tightening and firming.

PRX Derm Perfexion

PRX-T33 is a non-peeling skin treatment that stimulates collagen and elastin production, helping to maintain skin firmness and radiance. PRX is perfect for those in their 40s looking to rejuvenate their skin without downtime. It improves skin texture, tightens pores, and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, giving you a revitalized, youthful glow.

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels in your 40s can effectively treat signs of aging, such as hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and uneven texture. By removing the damaged outer layers of the skin, chemical peels reveal a smoother, brighter complexion. Depending on your skin concerns, peels can be customized to address everything from sun damage to acne scars.

Microneedling

Microneedling remains a popular treatment in your 40s to stimulate collagen production and improve skin texture. By creating tiny micro-injuries in the skin, this procedure promotes the healing process and encourages the production of new, healthy skin cells. Microneedling can be combined with PRP or growth factors for enhanced results, making it ideal for reducing fine lines, acne scars, and uneven skin tone.

Attiva RF Skin Tightening

Attiva is a non-surgical radiofrequency treatment designed to tighten skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It works by heating the deeper layers of the skin to stimulate collagen production, resulting in firmer, more youthful skin. This treatment is ideal for those in their 40s who are experiencing sagging skin, particularly around the neck, jowls, and lower face. Attiva may also be used on the body such as knees, upper arms and stretch marks.

ADVATx Laser

ADVATx laser therapy is a versatile treatment that addresses a variety of skin concerns, including pigmentation, redness, and fine lines. In your 40s, this treatment can be highly effective for reducing age spots, sun damage, and acne scars while improving skin clarity. ADVATx works by targeting the skin’s surface and deeper layers to promote a more even, youthful complexion.

PRP for Skin and Hair

PRP therapy uses your body’s own platelets to stimulate collagen production and enhance skin regeneration. PRP is an excellent treatment for individuals in their 40s looking to improve skin texture, reduce wrinkles, and maintain a youthful glow. It can also be combined with other procedures, such as microneedling or injectables, for amplified results.

LumEnvy

LúmEnvy™ is a brightening booster that improves the appearance of skin pigmentation and texture, providing more luminous-looking skin. In your 40s, uneven pigmentation and dullness can become more apparent, making LúmEnvy™ an ideal treatment for revitalizing your complexion. By targeting dark spots and improving skin radiance, LúmEnvy™ leaves your skin brighter and more youthful.

PDO Lifting Threads

PDO threads offer a non-surgical solution for lifting sagging skin and improving facial contours. In your 40s, skin laxity becomes more noticeable, particularly around the jawline, cheeks, and neck. PDO threads are inserted under the skin to provide an immediate lift while also stimulating collagen production for long-term results. This treatment is perfect for those looking to restore youthful contours without invasive surgery.

Medical Grade Skincare

Medical-grade skincare products are crucial in your 40s as your skin requires more potent formulations to combat the signs of aging. These products contain higher concentrations of active ingredients that target fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, and texture issues. A skincare routine designed by a professional can help maintain your skin’s health and slow the progression of aging.

Vampire Facelift

The Vampire Facelift combines PRP therapy with dermal fillers to restore lost volume and rejuvenate the skin. By using the growth factors from your own blood, this treatment stimulates collagen production, improves skin texture, and enhances facial contours. For individuals in their 40s, the Vampire Facelift offers a natural, non-surgical way to restore youthful skin and facial volume.

O-Shot

The O-Shot is a PRP-based treatment designed to enhance sexual wellness and improve sensitivity. In your 40s, hormonal changes can impact sexual function, and the O-Shot works to improve blood flow and nerve sensitivity in the vaginal area. This treatment also promotes tissue regeneration, providing enhanced sexual satisfaction and rejuvenation.

Clitoxin

Clitoxin, a treatment using Botox in the clitoral area, is designed to enhance sexual pleasure by increasing blood flow and reducing discomfort during intercourse. For women in their 40s experiencing changes in sexual function, Clitoxin offers a noninvasive option for improving sensitivity and overall sexual wellness.

Hair Restoration

Hair thinning and loss can become more apparent in your 40s, and hair restoration treatments like PRP therapy or laser treatments can help stimulate hair growth and improve scalp health. PRP injections into the scalp can boost circulation and encourage the regeneration of hair follicles, while laser treatments can promote stronger, thicker hair growth.